Test Kitchen QA & Product Validation Associate

Solomon Page; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Quality Control & Product Testing Associate to perform hands-on product testing and recipe validation in a busy Test Kitchen in Needham, MA. The contract role runs onsite, 40 hours weekly, with an October 2026 start and potential extension.

Ideal candidates have a background in Food Science or Culinary Arts, and are comfortable handling kitchen appliances, documenting results, and collaborating with the product testing team.

Qualifications

• Background in Food Science, Culinary Arts, food/product testing, or a hands-on kitchen/lab environment preferred.
• Comfortable preparing food and working directly with kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established testing procedures.
• Adaptable, curious, and able to learn new products and testing processes quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable identifying issues, asking questions, and proactively communicating concerns.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on testing of products and appliances in a Test Kitchen environment.
• Perform food-load and product-performance testing according to established testing protocols.
• Support recipe validation for new and existing products, including coffee makers, cooking appliances, and other kitchen products.
• Prepare and cook recipes using various products to evaluate performance, functionality, and consistency.
• Partner with Food Scientists, Research Chefs, and other members of the product testing team.
• Execute testing procedures accurately and consistently.
• Document test results, observations, and findings.
• Identify product or testing issues and proactively elevate concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Support quality-control processes designed to evaluate product compliance with established specifications.
• Assist with the development and improvement of testing processes and procedures as needed.

Skills

Food science

Culinary arts

Food/product testing

Laboratory testing

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Solomon Page is seeking a Quality Control & Product Testing Associate to perform hands-on product testing and recipe validation in a busy Test Kitchen in Needham, MA. The contract role runs onsite, 40 hours weekly, with an October 2026 start and potential extension.

Ideal candidates have a background in Food Science or Culinary Arts, and are comfortable handling kitchen appliances, documenting results, and collaborating with the product testing team.